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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 966.48 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 966.48 and 464.24 is: 640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 966.48 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/966.48 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 966.48 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 448,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,678.68/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.31

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